Fantastic! There were six differences! Feel free to give yourself a pat on the back if you managed to get them all, because we’re not going to be giving away free t-shirts any time soon :) Be sure to come back next month for another fantastic prizeless puzzle!

Friday, August 28, 2009

As the resident expert on all things musical at the KawaiiPunk Blog I’m always on the lookout for the coolest gadgets and gizmos to kawaiify my listening experiences. In fact, barely a day goes by when I’m not trying to expand and improve upon my audacious audio adventures! It's just what I do :) Anyway... it was while on one of my many quests for polyphonic perfection that I discovered these…

These amazingly cute little critters go by the name of Budclicks, and are a must for any kawaii fan with a passion for sweet sounds and sharp styles! They come in all sorts of designs, including Spongebob Squarepants, and simply click on to your existing earphones to give them a cute and kawaii makeover! Sweet, simple and stylish! Not unlike myself :)

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

I noticed in your bio that you’re a firm believer in the old adage of good things coming in small packages. As an out and out retro video game freak I have to say I couldn’t agree more! Bigger is not better! To me there is nothing more satisfying than seeing a computer game character realised using as little pixels as possible, and I’m sure most of today’s gamers would agree with me! After all, who do you imagine the average teenage boy alone in his bedroom would rather play with? Lara Croft or Jet Set Willy? I rest my case! Anyway, to celebrate our mutual appreciation of all things small I created this…

It’s a pixelated version of yourself that, at its smallest resolution, can be displayed at a mere 15 x 25 pixels! Mind boggling, isn’t it?

Monday, August 24, 2009

Great news readers! I think I may have discovered the cutest shop in the world! I found it over at Etsy while I was looking for a present to buy myself for no particular reason! What? A girl can’t treat herself now and again? Anyway… from the moment I saw these adorable slices of handmade handicrafts I knew I had to spread the word about this amazing store. So here goes…

This, my partners in prettiness, is Apple Noggin! Sweet, isn’t it? At Apple Noggin you can shop for rings, necklaces, earrings, and some of the cutest plush pins I’ve ever seen! And talk about choice! As a seasoned shopper and expert on all things cute you can believe me when I say you won’t know where to start with this one, let alone stop! It’s even got t-shirts! Why not head on over and have a look for yourself?

Friday, August 21, 2009

OK everyone, time for something new, and I’m not just talking about myself! At the KawaiiPunk Blog we promise to bring you the best kawaii shops, crafts, designers and goodies the world has to offer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun along the way. Today I proudly introduce you all to the latest addition to the KawaiiPunk Blog… Kawaii Games!

We all know the Hypno Mascot is an expert at manipulating minds, but today it looks like he’s the one that’s being manipulated! And it’s not just his mind that’s changed! Can you spot how many differences have been made to everyone’s favourite mesmerising mascot? The answer will be revealed in this month’s monthly round-up!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Hello readers. I just wanted to let you all know that we’ve uploaded some brand new desktop wallpapers over at kawaiipunk.com. Fans of the Cute, Sneaky, and Disco Mascots will be pleased to hear that my distinguished colleagues now have their own kawaii wallpapers to brighten up your tired old computers and laptops.

There’s also plenty of other wallpapers featuring my fellow KawaiiPunk Mascots, although strangely there is none featuring myself. I can only assume that this is a security measure intended to prevent the internet from crashing once and for all due to my immense popularity. After all, what other explanation could there be? Hopefully this situation will be remedied in the future as mankind manages to tame the internet. Apologies in the meantime for my unfortunate wallpaper absence.

Monday, August 17, 2009

It’s often said that kids prefer to play with the boxes toys come in rather than the toys themselves. This is of course nonsense! The reason kids end up playing with boxes is because the grown-ups are usually the ones that get their hands on the toys first, particularly dads! Don’t believe me? Just visit any family at Christmas and you’ll see a parade of bewildered children watch in disbelief as their father knocks himself out playing with their hard earned presents! If we can learn one thing from all this it’s that everyone loves a good toy, which brings me to this…

This folks is the fantastic Rare Vinyl Toys shop. A shop that specialises in bringing its customers the coolest, cutest, and craziest designer vinyl toys available. Among its vast selection of characters you’ll find works from Amos, Kidrobot, STRANGEco, Tokidoki, and more. A lot of the toys in stock are, as the shop name suggests, exceptionally rare, so if you’ve been having trouble finding that particular toy to complete your collection, or if you’ve been thinking of starting a new one, then Rare Vinyl Toys is a great store to visit! Just remember to keep dad out the way when your toys arrive, unless you like playing with empty boxes :)

Friday, August 14, 2009

I’m just getting in touch to let you all know how things are proceeding with my new kawaiifying project. (RE. Kawaiification!) You will be happy to hear that I continue to be as excited about the project as I was in my last correspondence. Indeed I have to say this new hobby of mine has provided a much greater pleasure and satisfaction than any of my experiences as a judge, although that isn’t saying much! Believe me, by the time you’ve “sent down” your 100th crim, the novelty has well and truly worn off :)

Having said that I do find myself wishing there were more hours in the day to devote to my electrifying new pastime. Just yesterday I happened upon an abandoned toaster in a roadside ditch that was crying out for some big eyes and a smiley face! Unfortunately however I was without my camera, and I doubt it will be there when I return - it was a real beauty! Anyway… no point bemoaning what could have been, here’s one of my latest efforts at kawaiification for your viewing pleasure…

It’s a lifebuoy! I know, sometimes I even amaze myself! An inanimate object brought to life through the wonder of kawaiification - fantastic! I hope this email finds you in good health, and I will be sure to keep in touch in future. Keep up the good work and thank you for providing a space for kawaiifiers everywhere.

Yours sincerely,Mr. Justice Smithering Smythe (retired)

Great stuff your honour! It’s always good to hear from you, no to mention see your amazing creations! This is without a doubt your best effort yet, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

When it comes to spotting loveliness I like to think you beautiful readers know who to trust. That’s me, in case you haven’t guessed :) Today I’d like to introduce you all to a truly lovely shop over at Etsy that has some of the dreamiest designs I’ve seen in a long time, so get ready to feel your heart skip a beat…

Gorgeous, isn’t it? This slice of crafty cuteness goes by the name of Pogipal and, as you can see, has some seriously cute characters in store. Majestic mermaids, rocking robots, pretty penguins, happy hula girls, and even cool kokeshi dolls - all absolutely adorable! The shop itself sells magnets, pendants and prints, and, as if that wasn’t enough to get your kawaii senses tingling, the designer responsible for these cute creations used to work on the kawaii-tastic Powerpuff Girls! Believe me, it doesn’t get much cuter than that :)

Monday, August 10, 2009

I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I’m having. You see, I’m a complete geek. I live in a world of DVD boxsets, vintage comic books, and unopened action figures. What’s more I’ve never had a girlfriend and, very probably, never will. But enough about my idyllic private life, here’s my problem…

While posting on one of my favourite sci-fi forums, I got into a raging flame war with some clown that calls himself TrekkBoy403. I know, he’s spelt Trek wrong! What a doofus! Anyway, this ignoramus reckons that robots don’t, and never will, have a sense of humour. He says that Asimov’s first law of robotics precludes robots from making jokes because humour, empirically, has to have a “victim.” Ergo, a robot will never make a funny because it may cause a human “harm.” Crazy, huh? Clearly this buffoon is as ignorant of the dynamics of joke telling as he is of the complexities of artificial intelligence, not to mention the underlying resilience and consequent sublimation of human emotions regarding the cerebral processing of humorous anecdotes and situations. Please help me prove this fool wrong so I can put this matter to bed, once and for all!

Yours sincerely,HanFan709.

Rest easy HanFan709, you are indeed correct! It is possible for robots to have a sense of humour, and tell jokes! What’s more, I’m going to prove it. Here’s my personal favourite top 5 hilarious jokes to rub in the face of TrekkBoy403…

1. Q. What’s brown and sticky? A. A stick!

2. Q. What do puddings fly in? A. Jelly-copters!

3. Q. Who’s the king of the hankies? A. The hanky-chief!

4. Q. How do you restrain pigs? A. Ham-cuffs!

5. Q. Where do Americans dance? A. San Frandisco!

And if these corkers aren’t enough to show that misguided sour puss the error of his ways, let him take a look at this. It’s a bunch of robots having a right good laugh at mankind’s pitiful potato preparations…

Hope all this helps you out HanFan709. Be sure to get in touch again if you ever have any more robot related problems. What? It might happen!

Friday, August 7, 2009

Hello everyone. As the newest mascot here at KawaiiPunk, I thought I’d better make my first post something really special. So that’s exactly what I’m going to do :) For my blog debut I’ve chosen to tell you all about one of my favourite shops in the whole wide world. It’s a super cute sensation of a shop that goes by the adorable name of Buttermilk Biscuits…

Pretty, isn’t it? At Buttermilk Biscuits you can shop for t-shirts, cards, mugs, buttons, bags, stickers, and much, much more besides! All adorned with some truly beautiful artwork! It’s got cute mermaids, cuddly koalas, huggable penguins, adorable bunnies, it’s even got a couple of cute elephants! And that’s only the beginning! Believe me, if it’s sweet styles and plentiful prettiness you’re after then this is definitely the shop for you :)

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

As an art student I’m always looking for new and exciting styles to keep my creative appetite satiated. Recently I came across your post about Big Eyed Art and have to say I found it both refreshing and invigorating. Unfortunately, while reading the piece, I couldn’t help but notice that you, although clearly a fan of big eyes, have in actuality a pair of the smallest eyes I have ever seen in my entire life. In fact, they look more like full stops than eyes, if you ask me! Anyway, to cut a long story short I thought I’d make you this…

It’s a picture of yourself with big eyes saying “Woohoo! Look at my big eyes.” I put some snow capped mountains in the background to express your sense of wide eyed wonder at your new found ocular exaggerations! It’s a powerful piece, although I’m sure you can see that for yourself - even with your pitifully small eyes! No offence!

Thanks again for your inspiring posts,Cornelius P Hankerton. Aged 19.

Thank you Cornelius for your kind words about my post. It’s always nice to be appreciated. And thank you for your artwork. I’ve always wondered what I’d look like with big eyes, and now I know. I’d look like a big old nerd!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Everybody knows that cupcakes and kawaii go great together, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only food than can look cute. Not by a long shot! In fact sometimes, like the tale of the ugly duckling, it’s the overlooked plain foods that can look the cutest! Don’t believe me? Then take a look at this…

This readers is the fantastically cute Small Potatoes shop. Yes, you did read that correctly! A shop that has taken the humble spud as a starting point and transformed it into a cavalcade of cute characters. It’s got skiers, golfers, policemen, chefs, astronauts, it’s even got a biker potato! It’s a veritable kawaii-tastic snack-fest! Why not head on over and feast on some tasty tattie t-shirts for yourself! Go on, you know you want to!

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Ahhhh… the mists are clearing once again. Your futures appear before me like a welcome and trusted friend… or something like that. Basically I’m going to tell you what’s going to happen to you in the next month, so listen up…

AriesMar 21 - Apr 20A work colleague will gleefully tell you all about their summer holiday. Practice smiling and nodding to survive this ordeal!Lucky hat: Fez

TaurusApr 21 - May 21An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A bottle of cider a day however… not so much! Best remember this to avoid embarrassment!Lucky hat: Deerstalker

GeminiMay 22 - Jun 22Confusion and misunderstandings are rife this month. Be sure to plan everything meticulously if you want to survive! Lucky hat: Thinking Cap

CancerJun 23 - Jul 23A spot of impulsive D.I.Y. will result in a hefty repair bill. Best not to bother and save yourself some cash.Lucky hat: Hardhat

LeoJul 24 - Aug 23Food will play an important part in your life this month, so remember to eat some! I suggest three times a day, everyday!Lucky hat: Fedora